Red Laverne is a red-fleshed, sweet dragon fruit (pitaya) cultivar of Selenicereus undatus that needs a different variety nearby to set fruit. It flowers May–September and fruit ripens 30-35 days after flowering.
- Flesh colourRed
- Brix17-19° · sweet
- PollinationNeeds cross-pollination
- FloweringMay–September
- Bud to flower~25 daysTypical for dragon fruit
- Harvest30-35 days after flowering
Distinguishing features
Improved La Verne with red flesh. Good production in inland valleys. California selection. Commercial variety. Weakness: needs cross-pollination. Upgrade from La Verne Red.
Fruit and flavor
Dragon fruit with red flesh. Sugar content (Brix): 17-19. Harvest when skin color changes and fruit gives slightly to pressure. Sweet with a clean berry-like taste and mild floral notes — a solid, dependable eating variety without strong distinguishing characteristics.
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